Last year my church started a podcast, PetraCast, to encourage and enrich our church family as well as those outside of our church. I had the privilege of being one of the first guest co-hosts last fall, and my husband was a guest co-host this August. Although I am very open about my Christian faith here on Simply Rebekah, it isn't something that I talk about all that often. I think you will apperciate a change in pace as you listen to me discuss key moments in my spiritual journey and my thoughts on contentment. My husband, Nate, was featured in the episode "Making Disciples is Messy." Nate shares about his experience being the … [Read more...]
I Hate Cleaning, But This Helps . . . (Free Cleaning Kit)
This post contains affiliate links. I am pretty honest about my struggles here. If you've been reading Simply Rebekah for even a short amount of time, you'll know that one of my biggest struggles is cleaning. I hate cleaning. My personality type (ESFP) doesn't handle structure and routines very well. Instead, I love to live in the moment. Often I find myself neglecting cleaning tasks because of other bright and shiny fun that delightfully distracts me. Because of that, I've come up with some tactics to help me overcome my hatred for cleaning. The Just Clean Something Challenge has been an excellent kick-in-the-pants. My … [Read more...]
I Experienced a Miracle!
This post contains affiliate links. My Miracle When Noah was born in 2012, we received a bill for several hundred dollars that wasn't covered by our insurance. Someone at the hospital suggested that I request a deduction in the bill, and we ended up needing to pay only $10! The massive reduction of that bill was a huge blessing for us. When Isaac was born this winter, we received the same bill. I requested a deduction again, but my requests weren't going anywhere. Nate and I are thankful for our insurance coverage, but it comes with a pricey premium and a pretty steep deductible. Paying nearly $1,000 (for a bill that we had reduced to … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life of… 2017
This post contains affiliate links. Welcome to the 7th Annual “A Day in the Life of…” photography project! Every year on January 18th I take one picture every hour from the moment I wake up until I go to bed that night. I end up taking pictures of the ordinary – supper prep, cranky kids, trips the library, a cup of coffee, my computer screen. These ordinary pictures are actually quite extraordinary. They are my everyday. They are my here and my now. They are a day in my life. I feel like I’ve given myself an amazing gift to be able to look back at a typical day from the past years and see the changes from year to year. The gift of … [Read more...]
My Top 6 Picks for Summer
Once again it is time for fun in the sun! Here are my top 6 picks for summer to help you survive, thrive, and indulge this year. This post contains affiliate links. My Top 6 Picks for Summer 1. Belly Bulge Slimming Swimsuit - Last summer I was able to hide my pregnancy for the first 14 weeks with this blue Ruffled One-Piece Swimsuit from Target. The tiered ruffles are very flattering. In fact, I am still loving this suit this summer as I am continuing to lose my baby weight. Of course this swimsuit won't turn you into a size 2, but hopefully it can give you the confidence you need to feel comfortable at the beach this summer. 2. … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Telling People About a Miscarriage
Grief is an extremely intimate thing. Usually, we aren't given a choice when it comes to inviting people into our circle of grief. When a person dies, we can't hide it. However, we can limit how many people know about a miscarriage. So then the question becomes: what are the pros and cons of telling people about a miscarriage? First of all, I want to be clear that I don't think anyone should grieve in complete silence. A miscarriage isn't something anyone should feel like they need to hide. I highly encourage you to tell at least one person besides your doctor. Secondly, there is not a right or wrong way to grieve. Some people will … [Read more...]
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